insanity v P90X

I have Insanity and it's tough. I heard that Insanity was harder but I've never done P90X. If you want to do the program you can just skip the pull ups or do some other exercise that works the chest and arms during that part.

Hello!

I just finished p90x and I didn't do the pull ups with the bar, I used weights. You can modify the moves to your fitness level. A friend of mine is doing insanity and it is exactly what is called insanely cardio and one uses ones body as weight. Some people like me and my friend didn't lose pounds but I lost 7 inches! Had I followed the "eat your exercised calories" recommendation...I would've done a lot better!!

I started Turbo Fire 2 days ago and that too, the cardio sessions are amazingly cardio....again I modify to suit my level of fitness.

P90X is very little cardio and mostly weight training. Insanity is the opposite.

Good luck to you!

Go For Insanity!! It's Amazing!

From what I heard it's tougher than P90X. My husband tried to get me to get P90X but due to the all the stuff you needed, I went for Insanity. Although here in about a month or two we will be P90X owners cause my husband still wants it LOL

Both programs are amazing though! Some people even combine both at the same time!!

But for me, I'm glad I got Insanity. Even though it's INSANE, this is the FIRST workout that I pop in my PS3 daily!! I usually quit or make excuses after a week.

Based on my results, I have 5 friends who are getting Insanity. They wanted to see if it actually works & it really does! I was skeptical and waited 3 weeks until I dished out the money but it was worth it. Cheaper than a gym membership. I'm a SAHM and no time for the gym. And these workouts are just great!

I was so out of shape when I started the program but still kept with it! When I can't do a certain move or I can't push it no more I just jog in place until the next exercise.

It's cardio and strength training. It's using your body weight as weight. It's common for women to not lose alot of weight especially in the first month but man, those inches are melting off!! lol

People that have been using beachbody products get great results as long as the have the motivation to press play!

Shaun T claims that you'll get results faster than spending time at the gym.

Just do what you think is best for you

I don't have any regrets about Insanity and plan to do more rounds

from what i've heard...you have to be in somewhat good shape to start insanity. so your current fitness level is important. i am doing p90x and chose not to use the pull up bar for very similar reasons. i bought the resistance bands and use them instead. p90x dvd's show you how to use the bands too during each exercise. hope this helps.

racmac...They do show you how to do the exercises with the bands. The bands when you buy them, I bought mine at Dic(k)s comes with a strap that you can use with a door. Then they're exercises when you hold the bands with your feet. I paid less than $20. They are exercises with bands and weights and a bar.

Tony is with muscle confusion so he changes it up with bands/weights. They train your muscles differently. I'm no coach or a trainer with tons of experience this is from what I've read.

If I knew better prior to this....my goal is to lose weight....I wouldve done Turbo, slim in 6 or Insanity...and lost the weight and then do p90x for toning and muscle building. Now, I'm doing Turbo Fire, getting rid of the weight and then later I'll incorporate p90x with it. It all depends on your goals. You're gonna get results no matter what as long as you are consistent!!

Hi
Have been looking at some of the results and reviews about P90X and it seems really good. However I dont like the idea of putting up a pull up bar in my house, its bit old and Im worried Ill either pull the door frame down or the plaster down :smooched:
Husband will not be very impressed.

So I saw the insanity workout which doesnt appear to need anything.

How does it compare? Anyone used it? Is it as tough/easier
any comments?

Thanks

If you are really out of shape, I suggest starting with Power 90. It comes with the band needed. Then once that plan is completed you can choose which is best. P90x is not designed to be a weight loss program, nor is Insanity. Those programs are for people who have some kind of above average fitness level to begin with. My next suggestion would be to complete p90x after p90 then move on to Insanity.

Turbo Fire, is a walk in the park compared to Insanity.
But make sure you eat clean and get rid of the junk, or all the weight will come right back as soon as you decrease your exercise. Besides, what good are six pack abs if you have cancer?

The key is to build up your lungs and muscles so you can keep up without as high a risk of injury. Building muscles is the absolute best way to slim up and tone up.

Just so you know, Insanity's warm up is 11 minutes straight with no break....and thats the warm up.